Abanico (en. Fan)

/ˈaba.ni.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A device used to provide air.

He used a fan to cool down from the heat of the day.

Gumamit siya ng abanico upang magpalamig sa init ng araw.

A device that is often made of paper, fabric, or bamboo that can be folded and unfolded.

This fan is made with beautiful designs and colors.

Ang abinico na ito ay gawa sa magagandang disenyo at kulay.

A symbol of luxury and femininity in some cultures.

During celebrations, women often use the fan as an accessory.

Sa mga pagdiriwang, madalas gamitin ng mga babae ang abanico bilang aksesorya.

Tagalog derived from Spanish 'abanico'

Bring a fan

The use of a fan for heating or cooling.

Magdala ng abanico

cooling

Devices or items used to maintain a pleasant temperature.

pampalamig

Clothesline

He said, 'This fan is torture, it's like a clothesline in this heat!'

Sabi niya, 'Pahirap naman yung abanico, parang sampayan sa init dito!'

Breeze maker

'Let's buy a fan, because we don't have a breeze maker here at home.'

'Bili tayo ng abanico, kasi wala na tayong breeze maker dito sa bahay.'

Swatting

'This should be the game, just a fan, swatting at the heat.'

'Dapat ganito laro, abanico lang, hampas-hampas sa init.'